In Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, where the dreams of sustainable development meet the real challenges of daily service, the Inner Conditioning Workshop (ICW) continues to be more than just a wellness space—it is where SEA Inc.’s vision of Integrated Participatory Accountability and Transparency towards Sustainable Integrated Area Development (IPAT-SIAD) begins from within.

Before we build resilient systems, we must nurture resilient people. And that’s exactly what Kamustahan is about—checking in not just on tasks, but on hearts.

Here are this week’s reflections from the team:

Eduardo Hesita
“With the grace of God, I can balance even the busiest of weeks.”
From assessing the water systems across six barangays under the Salin Tubig program to aligning his energy with the Divine, Eduardo reminded us that service becomes sustainable when it is spiritually grounded.

John Christian Perater
“No fieldwork. Just gulay and good vibes!”
This week was light on barangay runs but heavy on health. With office meals filled with veggies and time to breathe, he embraced the importance of well-being in development work—a true IPAT-SIAD win: nurturing those who serve.

Pio Ubac Jr.
“True wealth? Health and relationships.”
Feeling burnout creeping in, Pio recognized the value of slowing down. Rest and reconnection became his path to restoring strength—because sustainable development needs sustainably healthy people too.

Gisyl Otero
“Success isn’t just about work—it’s about peace of mind and presence.”
Caught in the struggle of balancing duties and personal life, Gisyl realized that inner peace, family, and spiritual grounding are foundations for lasting impact.

Cydah Inocente
“Even with a good heart, not everyone sees your worth—and that’s okay.”
Through quiet heartbreak and rejection, Cydah found her power by choosing self-love. Her honesty echoes one truth of participatory work: you cannot pour from an empty cup.

Virginia Timosa
“Holiness and humility go hand in hand.”
After joining the Fatima World Apostolate training, she saw how faith deepens commitment. Her ICW journey reminded her—and us—that leadership in IPAT-SIAD must also be grounded in grace and prayer.

Mary Joy Goloran
Small pauses. Tiny victories. Big growth.”
Mary Joy’s reflection was a gentle nudge to appreciate every win, no matter how small. A moment of pause can lead to clarity—and in ICW, clarity is power.

Marvin Lucero
“No task too heavy when your purpose is strong.”
Despite being loaded with responsibilities, Marvin stayed grounded in faith and family. That’s the spirit of IPAT-SIAD—doing hard work with a soft, steady heart.

“Balance is not something you find. It’s something you build.”

In Sibagat, ICW is not just about wellness—it’s a quiet revolution. Because before we can empower communities, we must strengthen the souls of those who serve them.

As SEA Inc. continues its IPAT-SIAD mission, may we never forget:

To breathe in the chaos,
To balance with compassion,
And to believe in the quiet power of inner transformation.